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Dash
Definition
Dash One-fourth of teaspoon
A measure equal to 1/4-teaspoon measure one-fourth full.
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Deep-fry
Definition
Deep frying
To completely submerge the food in hot oil

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Deglaze
Definition
Deglazeing
To add liquid to a pan in which foods have been fried or roasted, in order to dissolve the caramelized juices stuck to the bottom of the pan.
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Dice
Definition
Diceing Carrots
To cut into cubes

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Direct Heat
Definition
Direct Heat to Food
A cooking method that allows heat to meet food directly, such as grilling, broiling, or toasting.

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Dissolve
Definition
Dissolveing powder ingredient
To stir a solid food and a liquid food together to form a mixture in which none of the solid remains. Heat may be needed.

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